Czech Republic
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ENTRY FROM
€300 000
TRUSTMONT commercial benchmark
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YIELD
4–6%
approximately, before taxes and administrative expenses
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RESIDENCY
Not provided
The purchase of real estate does not constitute grounds for immigration
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PAYMENTS
CZK / EUR
by mutual agreement; a Source of Funds dossier is required
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KEY PRINCIPLE
Registration with Katastr
The right arises not upon signing, but after the right has been registered
Why Czech Republic
A mature European market with transparent cadastral records, stable demand for housing, and a well-developed system of secure payments through úschova.
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Directly Registered Right
A foreigner purchases property in their own name without a residence permit and without establishing a Czech company.
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Secure Payments
advokátní, notářská, or bankovní úschova protect the price until the right is registered
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Transparent Land Registry
Katastr nemovitostí (ČÚZK) maintains a public registry with a high level of accuracy.
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Tax on Purchases Abolished
The buyer's main expenses are legal services, escrow, and cadastral fees
What to consider when selecting a property
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Byt
A residential unit intended for permanent residence is the most liquid type.
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Apartmán / Ateliér
A marketing name does not determine legal status—the land registry is checked.
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Nebytový prostor
The commercial or hotel status must correspond to the actual use of the property.
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Off-plan
The land is often pledged as collateral with the project bank—the release mechanism is being verified.
Key locations
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PREMIUM
Prague 1–2
Historic center and central residential areas, high entrance fee
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SELECTIVE
Prague 5 / 8 / 9
Mixed-use development, new neighborhoods, redevelopment
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SELECTIVE
Brno
IT sector, universities, stable long-term leases
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NICHE
Karlovy Vary
The resort and hotel sector, dependence on tourism
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ENHANCED CHECK
Ostrava
Higher potential returns, lower liquidity
Taxes and Expenses
| Tax | Rate | Comment |
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| Purchase Tax | canceled | Main expenses — legal services, escrow, land registry |
| DPH (VAT) | individually | It depends on the seller's status, the date, and the type of property |
| Daň z nemovitých věcí | annually | It depends on the area, the type of property, and municipal factors |
| Sale by an Individual | possible exemption | It depends on the length of ownership and actual residence |
Ownership rights arise upon entry in the Katastr, not upon signing kupní smlouva. The price is paid to the seller only after the buyer has registered through úschova.
How We Help
The full cycle—from candidate selection to closing the deal.
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Property Selection
Selection of liquid properties, taking into account the status of the premises and the tax model.
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Legal and Technical Review
Coordination by an independent Czech attorney, tax consultant, and technical inspector.
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Transaction Support
Monitoring of the reservation, purchase agreement, escrow, deposit, and transfer of the property.
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Post-Purchase Support
Organization of management, insurance, tax reporting, and communication with SVJ.
Purchasing real estate in the Czech Republic does not automatically grant a residence permit, permanent residence, or citizenship. The main risks relate to the property’s status, debts owed to the homeowners’ association (SVJ), and off-plan financing.